J. Crew net loss grows in Q2J. Crew Group Inc. is prepping a cost-savings program in the wake of a mediocre second-quarter performance. Whole Foods Market to cut medical benefits for about 1,900 part-timersWhole Foods Market is cutting medical benefits for a small portion of its workforce. Tru Kids taps toy industry vet to head joint venture to open Toys ‘R’ Us stores Plans to revive the Toys “R” Us banner in the U.S. are gaining momentum with the appointment of a veteran from the bankrupt chain to lead the new initiative. Gap Inc. to grow Athleta, Janie & Jack globally via franchising Gap Inc. is expanding its already robust franchise business with the addition of two brands. Old Navy to almost double the size of store fleet Old Navy, which will soon be spun off by parent Gap Inc. as an independent public company, is feeling bullish on brick-and-mortar. Forever 21 denies it is filing for bankruptcy Forever 21 Inc. says it is not filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this weekend. Sembler Company names new CEO The Sembler Company has announced that the son of founder Mel Sembler will take the company helm beginning the first of next year. Fred’s liquidation moves forward Fred’s has been given the approval for an asset disposition specialist to advise on store closing sales at its remaining locations. McDonald’s makes another big investment in tech innovation The fast-food giant is acquiring a voice-based tech startup and planting a stake in Silicon Valley. Founder — and China’s wealthiest man — steps down from his online empire Jack Ma has left Alibaba some 20 years after he founded the company, which ranks as the world’s largest e-commerce group. First Previous 259 260 261 262 263 Next Last
